Hearing, Hearsay, Hearsay Evidence, Hedging

Hearing, Hearsay, Hearsay Evidence, Hedging :

Hearing : A formal meeting before a judge, referee, company executive, appointed committee, etc., at which interested parties present evidence or testimony regarding the matter at hand : The purpose of the hearing may be for the party or parties to present evidence or testimony regarding the matter at hand. The purpose of the hearing may be for the party or parties conducting the hearing to enter a judgement, to recommend action, or simply to gather information for further consideration

Hearsay Evidence : Evidence given by a witness that relates to something that is said by someone else rather than that was actually observed or experienced by the witness

Hedging : The avoidance of total commitment : Modifying a statement to avoid taking an uncompromising position : Any action taken to protect ones position as placing a tentative order for vital materials in anticipation of need or as protection against the failure of a primary supplier to deliver : Any arrangement to protect cash flow as by a line of credit to offset possible cost overturns or failure of a client to pay on time